Affluence in SK9 3BA
How SK9 3BA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Handforth & Dean Row
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,879 (2024)
SK9 3BAWilmslow
How well off SK9 3BA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK9 3BA area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SK9 3BA area is broadly in line with that, at 53.7%. 31.9% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK9 3BA area is well above that, at 48.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK9 3BA area is above that, at 47.1%. 12.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK9 3BA sits in (Handforth & Dean Row): about 1,879 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.